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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Simon Calder

Cyber attacks and dozy drivers: These are the future risks of self-driving cars

Simon Calder

“A large cyber-terrorist attack targeting the operating systems of many self-driving vehicles simultaneously could cause mass casualties” – that is the alarming scenario presented by MPs after their investigation into autonomous cars on British roads.

After a 15-month enquiry, the transport select committee has issued a hard-hitting report highlighting the hazards self-driving vehicles could create.

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